How to make the Baile Charme AI dance video from one photo (and the grandpa version)
Step by step, from one photo to a 10-second vertical video of that person dancing charme in a packed Rio street party, including with your grandpa's photo.
How do I make the Baile Charme AI dance video from one photo?
The Baile Charme AI trend is a 10-second vertical video of the person in a photo dancing charme in the middle of a packed night street party in Rio de Janeiro. On bailecharme.org you upload one photo, tap Step 2 · Make my video, sign in with Google, pay once ($5.90 for one video, or 3 videos for $9.90, no subscription), tap Step 2 · Make my video again and, usually in under 10 minutes, get two files: one with music and one silent. The grandpa version is the same 10-second video made from the photo of a grandpa or any other adult who agreed to it.
You don't film anything and you don't need to dance: the step, the crowd and the camera move come from the trend; the face, hair and outfit come from your photo.
Step by step
- Open the home page and, under Step 1, tap Add your photo. Pick a photo of one person, face sharp and looking at the camera.
- Tap Step 2 · Make my video.
- Sign in with your Google account (Sign In with Google).
- Choose Get 1 video ($5.90) or Get 3 videos ($9.90) and pay in Stripe's checkout. You come back to the same page with your photo still there.
- Tap Step 2 · Make my video again. The video is usually ready in under 10 minutes. Keep the page open or come back later: it also shows up in My videos.
- Download both files: With music and Silent.
Is the grandpa trend the same thing?
Yes. It's the same 10-second video with the photo of a grandpa, a grandma, an uncle or a friend instead of yours. The joke is the contrast: grandpa dancing in the middle of the crowd, the way nobody expected. The person has to be an adult who agreed to their photo being used.
Which photo should I use?
- One person, face sharp, looking at the camera, in good light.
- Waist-up is the safest choice for the face; full body works too if the face stays sharp.
- JPG, PNG or WebP, at least 512 px on the shorter side.
- No sunglasses or heavy filters. A group photo only works if you crop it down to one person and the face is still sharp.
The details, including how to digitize an old photo of your grandpa, are in the guide which photos work best for the Baile Charme AI trend.
How to post it on TikTok
Use the Silent file and add the trend's sound inside TikTok or Reels, so your post uses the same sound as everyone else's. TikTok asks creators to label realistic AI-generated content, so turn on the AI-generated label when you post.
What is baile charme?
Baile charme is a dance party from Rio de Janeiro, born in the city's Black music scene, with R&B, soul and hip-hop and a crowd dancing the same step. The term "charme" was coined by DJ Corello at a party at the Mackenzie club in Méier in the 1980s, and the party under the Madureira viaduct has been going for more than three decades (Brasil de Fato). In 2013, Baile Charme was recognized as intangible cultural heritage of the city of Rio (Rio City Hall).
Quick rules
- Only use your own photo or one of an adult who agreed.
- No photos of minors, nudity, celebrities or other public figures.
- bailecharme.org is an independent tool, not affiliated with any party, dancer or creator of the trend.
FAQ
How much does the Baile Charme AI trend cost?
$5.90 for one video, or $9.90 for three ($3.30 each). One-time payment in US dollars, no subscription, and credits never expire.
How long does it take?
Usually under 10 minutes. If you leave the page, it keeps going and waits for you in My videos.
Do I need to know how to dance?
No. Nobody films anything: the dance comes from the trend and the person comes from the photo.
Does it work with anyone?
It works with any adult who has agreed, who isn't a public figure, with one person in the photo and nothing covering the face.
What if my video fails?
We retry once for free. If it still fails, the credit goes back to your balance automatically.